KBRC
KBRC (1430 AM and 102.1 FM) is a radio station that broadcasts a classic rock format. Licensed to Mount Vernon, Washington, the station serves the Skagit County, Washington area. It first began broadcasting in 1946. The station is currently owned by John and Julia Di Meo.
City | Mount Vernon, Washington |
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Broadcast area | Skagit County, Washington |
Branding | Classic Rock 102.9 & 1430 |
Frequency | 1430 kHz |
Translator(s) | 102.9 K275CV (Mount Vernon) |
First air date | 1946 |
Format | Classic rock |
Power | 5,000 watts (day) 1,000 watts (night) |
Class | B |
Facility ID | 39496 |
Transmitter coordinates | 48°25′22″N 122°21′15″W |
Owner | J & J Broadcasting, INC |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | www |
General information
KBRC was the first radio station to broadcast out of the Skagit Valley region, starting in 1946. They currently play a classic hits format of music from the 1960s, 1970s, and some of the 1980s. KBRC also broadcasts local Skagit County news as well as hourly news reports from ABC.
Sports are an integral part of KBRC. Local Skagit County sports contests are broadcast, as well as professional teams such as the Seattle Seahawks, the Seattle Mariners. College sports events from the University of Washington football and basketball programs are also broadcast.[1]
On November 19, 2018, KBRC changed their format from classic hits to classic rock.[2]
References
- About KBRC Oldies 1430AM Radio Archived 2008-05-09 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 2008-06-13.
- KBRC Mt. Vernon Changes to Classic Rock Puget Sound Media
External links
- FCC History Cards for KBRC
- KBRC website
- Query the FCC's AM station database for KBRC
- Radio-Locator Information on KBRC
- Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for KBRC